Degree Transfer Guide

York University

Office of Admissions

Bennett Centre for Student Services, main floor
99 Ian MacDonald Blvd.
Toronto, Ont.
M3J 1P3, Canada

416.872.9675

futurestudents.yorku.ca

Glendon College (Bilingual Campus)

2275 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ont.
M4N 3M6, Canada

416.487.6715

glendon.yorku.ca

Admission Requirements

Seneca students will be considered for admission to undergraduate degree studies at York with successful completion of a minimum of two full semesters of academic study in an academic program. A minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a four-point scale including all attempted courses is required. These are minimum requirements only. Some programs will require a higher average for admission, or supplementary application requirements and specific high school senior level prerequisites. Students must also meet York’s language proficiency requirements and program prerequisites if required. All previous academic studies will be considered, including courses completed at another college or university.

York University Programs

The programs listed are frequent transfer pathway programs for Seneca students. For a full listing of all York University programs, including admission requirements, please visit York University’s Future Students website.

Transfer Credit

While we offer guidelines as to how much transfer credit may be expected for the programs outlined in this listing, transfer credit is assessed on an individual basis only after an admission decision is made. The amount of transfer credit a student receives is dependent on individual course grades, the academic content, length of program completed and prior postsecondary studies (if applicable). How these credits are applied towards a student’s degree at York will vary by program. The number of credits received by a student and the number of credits required to complete a degree program may not match exactly. Depending on the program of study chosen at York University, students may be required to complete additional courses to meet the specific program requirements.

Students who are enrolled in programs that are not included in this listing may have their transcripts reviewed for transfer credit and are encouraged to apply. As a guideline, please note that 15 transfer credits are the equivalent of one semester of full-time studies at York University and 30 transfer credits are the equivalent of one year of full-time studies.

Students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may have transfer credit restrictions imposed. These application(s) are reviewed on an individual basis by the faculty to which a student has applied. Visit York University’s Transfer Students website for answers to frequently asked questions about transfer credit.

York University strives to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information provided. However, York reserves the right to change any of the information at any time without notice.


Seneca Program: Liberal Arts University Transfer

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be considered for admission and granted up to 36 transfer credits when entering Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University. These are minimum requirements only. Some programs will require a higher average for admission, or supplementary application requirements and specific high school senior level prerequisites. All applicants will be granted three additional transfer credits for each YKC and YKL course achieved with a minimum grade of C for a total of 12 additional transfer credits, for a total of 48 (36+12). Please note that, depending on course waivers and the degree program chosen, students may need to complete more than 120 credits to graduate from York University. Students who have completed all first- and second-semester courses of the Liberal Arts program and who have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will also be allowed to take up to 12 credits in York University courses during their Liberal Arts studies. Students who have completed all first-semester courses with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and who are enrolled in required second-semester courses of the Liberal Arts program may be conditionally admitted to begin courses at York University. Students must also meet any additional program-specific admission requirements to be considered for admission at York University. Transfer credit from the Liberal Arts program, combined with the York University credits earned while in Liberal Arts, allow students to earn up to 60 credits before transferring full time to York University. For further information, contact Shereen Hassanein, Program Co-ordinator, at 416.764.0455.


Seneca Program: Arts & Science – University Transfer

Degree: Any Bachelor Degree (excluding the Schulich Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and International Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) degree programs)

Graduates of Seneca’s Arts & Science – University Transfer diploma program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) or 3.3 (B+/75 per cent) (depending on the York University program) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted a block of 48 transfer credits (inclusive of the YKC and YKL courses successfully completed) into any York University degree program (except for the Schulich BBA and iBBA degree programs). Applicants will also need to meet any additional program-specific admission requirements. Students enrolled in Seneca’s Arts & Science – University Transfer diploma program may apply to take up to 12 York credits while they complete their program. To be eligible, students must have completed all first- and second-semester courses of the Arts & Science – University Transfer diploma program, be enrolled in required third-semester courses and have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+/75 per cent). Graduates of the aforementioned Seneca program who have completed the maximum 12 additional York University courses while pursuing their program may receive a total of 60 York University credits (including the 48 block credits).

Note: Graduates of Seneca’s Arts & Science – University Transfer diploma program are deemed to have satisfied the prerequisites equivalent to: Mathematics (MHF4U, MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Biology (SBI4U) and Physics (SPH4U). These may be required for York programs in the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Science and the Lassonde School of Engineering.


Seneca Program: Biotechnology – Advanced

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Graduates of Seneca’s Biotechnology Advanced diploma program with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+/75 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted a block of 51 transfer credits into the Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. Students enrolled in Seneca’s Biotechnology – Advanced diploma program will be allowed to register for BIOL 1001 3.0 and BIOL 2040 3.0 at York University (normally during the summer term after the completion of semesters one and two) while they pursue their diploma at Seneca. To be eligible, students must have completed all first and second semester courses of the Biotechnology Advanced diploma program and have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+/75 per cent). Students who have completed first semester courses and are enrolled in their second semester may also be conditionally admitted with an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (B+/75 per cent) so long as they meet any additional program-specific admission requirements.


Seneca Program: Accounting, Accounting & Finance

Degree: Bachelor of Commerce

Seneca graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) who have graduated after 2015 may be considered for admission. Graduates of the two-year Accounting diploma will be granted a block of up to 45 credits towards the 120 required for an undergraduate honours degree, while graduates of the three-year Accounting & Finance diploma will be granted a block of up to 57 credits towards the 120 required. Graduates who meet admission requirements, which may include a higher GPA, and maintain a C or better in every course completed may be eligible.


Seneca Program: Business Administration – Accounting & Financial Planning, Business Administration – Management, Business Administration – Financial Planning, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Business Administration – International Business, Business Administration – Purchasing & Supply Management, Business Administration – Marketing, Business Administration – Human Resources

Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 (B+/75 per cent) or better will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 42 transfer credits (close to a year-and-a-half worth of studies). For admission to the BCom degree, students must also present MHF4U or have successfully completed the Mathematics of Business and Finance and the Business Statistics courses at Seneca.


Seneca Program: Business, Business – Marketing, Accounting & Payroll, Business – Insurance, Business – International Business, Financial Services – Client Services

Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 (B+/75 per cent) or better will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 30 transfer credits. For admission to the BCom degree, students must also present MHF4U or have successfully completed the Mathematics of Business and Finance and the Business Statistics courses at Seneca.


Seneca Program: Animation

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Seneca graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) who have graduated after 2015 may be considered for admission. Applicants also must submit a portfolio and attend an entrance portfolio review at which time they will present eight works of art for review by a School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design faculty member. Successful applicants will be granted a block of up to 54 credits towards the 120 required for an undergraduate honours degree.


Seneca Program: Behavioural Sciences

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Psychology) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 42 transfer credits (the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of studies). Graduates must apply directly to York University.

For admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program, students must present the following prerequisites: Math12U and Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U).


Seneca Program: Early Childhood Education

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B/70 per cent) are eligible to receive 45 transfer credits when entering Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies degree programs in the Faculty of Education at York University. Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Child & Youth Care

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 48 transfer credits (the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of studies). Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Fitness & Health Promotion

Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology & Health Sciences) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 45 transfer credits (the equivalent of over a year of studies). For admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program, students must present the following prerequisites: Math 12U and Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Police Foundations

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Faculty of Health) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 36 transfer credits (the equivalent of over a year of studies). Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Immigrants & Refugees, Social Service Worker – Gerontology

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work

Graduates of these Seneca diplomas are eligible to apply for admission consideration to York University’s Bachelor of Social Work and may be granted transfer credit depending on the applicant’s entire academic record. Meeting the minimum posted admission GPA requirement of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) may not be sufficient for students to be considered as there will be other program-specific requirements such as the Supplementary Application Form. Information regarding deadlines, program requirements and supplementary forms can be found on the York University Admission Requirements web page. Students may contact Seneca’s Academic Pathways team for current information at 416.764.0399.


Seneca Program: Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Immigrants & Refugees, Social Service Worker – Gerontology

Degree: Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 45 transfer credits (the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of studies). Graduates must apply directly to York University. For admission to the BPA degree, students must also present one high school 4U math or have successfully completed the Advanced Functions (MTH196) or Statistics 1 (MTH197) courses at Seneca.


Seneca Program: Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker – Immigrants & Refugees, Social Service Worker – Gerontology

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Multicultural and Indigenous Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights and Equities Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 45 transfer credits (the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of studies). Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical, Chemical Engineering Technology

Degree: Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration. They will be granted 51 transfer credits and will have only two-and-a-half years of studies to complete their degree program at York University. For further information, contact the Student Adviser, School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry, Seneca, at 416.764.0455.


Seneca Program: Illustration (formerly Independent Illustration)

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) or Bachelor of Arts (any major)

Graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) will be eligible for admission consideration and granted 48 transfer credits (the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of studies) into the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts. Graduates must apply directly to York University.


Seneca Program: Acting for Camera & Voice

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Graduates of this program who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) and have met all additional program admission requirements will be considered for this degree. Candidates must complete an audition or other evaluation. Graduates of the Acting for Camera & Voice diploma will be granted a total block of 48 transfer credits when entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.

Students who are currently enrolled and pursuing their Acting for Camera & Voice studies at Seneca may apply to York University to take up to 12 credits in the BFA program, provided they have completed all first- and second-semester courses and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B/70 per cent). Students may enrol in the summer session between the first and second year and/or in the summer after the completion of their Seneca diploma. Graduates who have taken the 12 additional York credits while completing their Acting for Camera & Voice diploma may therefore earn up to 60 credits upon transfer. Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits to complete an Honours degree at York University.


Seneca Program: Computer Systems Technology, Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Electronics Engineering Technology, Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation, Civil Engineering Technology, Animation

Degree: Bachelor of Education in Technological Education

Graduates of these Seneca advanced diplomas and degrees will be eligible for admission consideration to the Consecutive Bachelor of Education (Technological Education). Candidates who have completed a degree or advanced diploma program with work-integrated learning may have that component considered as part of the mandatory two years of work experience, provided they have continuous employment terms of no less than four months related to the area(s) of Technological Education selected as options in the program of professional education. Information regarding deadlines, program requirements and supplementary forms can be found at York University Bachelor of Education, Technical Education.


Seneca Program: Independent Music Production, Independent Songwriting & Performance

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music or Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music

Seneca graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B/70 per cent) who have graduated after 2016 and have met any additional program admission requirements will be considered for this degree and will be eligible for 15 credits. Students seeking admission to these programs will be asked to audition to be considered for admission. Review information on audition evaluations, admissions and degree requirements along with the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design regulations.


Seneca Program: Civil Engineering Technology

Degree: Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies (BES) of Cities Regions Planning

Seneca graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be considered for admission and granted a total block of 48 transfer credits when entering the BES Honours in Cities Regions Planning in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University.


Seneca Program: Environmental Technology

Degree: Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies (BES) in Sustainable Environmental Management

Seneca graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (B or 70%) will be considered for admission and granted a total block of 54 transfer credits when entering the BES Honours in Sustainable Environmental Management in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University.